Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Mannitol
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Sugar Alcohol
ATC Code
A06AD16, B05BC01, B05CX04, R05CB16, V04CX04
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Mannitol is a diuretic that is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. Mannitol is also used to help you...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sugar Alcohol
Mannitol also known as Manna sugar and Mannite. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sugar Alcohol. The Molecular Weight of Mannitol is 182.20. It is weakly acidic drug, 5.07% solution of the drug is isotonic.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
0.2 g/ kg/dose — As recommended.
Test Dose, Max. 12.5gm over 3-5 min, If there is no diuresis within 2 hrs. discontinue mannitol
2
Adult · IV Inf
0.25 to 0.5 g/ kg/dose — 6 hourly
Maintenance dose
3
Adult · IV Inf
0.5 to 1 g/ kg/dose — As recommended.
Initial dose
4
Adult · IV Inf
10 to 20 % — 24 hourly
5
Child
0.25 to 0 g/ug — As recommended.
6
Child · IV Infusion
16.66 to 66.66 mg/kg.min — As recommended.
Once for 30 Minutes .Can be repeated
Safety Alerts
Severe renal disease, dehydration, active intra cranial bleeding, severe pulmonary oedema
Important Warnings
Cardio-vascular and renal status should be evaluated
Side Effects
Congestive heart failureheadacheconvulsionsdizzinessrashelectrolyte balance disturbanceshyponatraemiaGI disturbancepolyurea.
Drug Interactions
Mannitol can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
bowel disorders
high blood pressure
or pain or arthritis (including Advil
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 168.95
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 168.95
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Mannitol, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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